With the tragedy in Japan, and anxiety here as well in the United States, I felt it would be important to clarify the basic information of nuclear radiation. Most people are not aware that we are exposed to nuclear radiation from natural sources on a daily basis. Education in times like these can be our most helpful tool.

What Is Nuclear Radiation?
This article breaks down the basics of nuclear radiation. Radiation is a naturally occurring energy and we are exposed to an average amount everyday from natural sources.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art12719.asp

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